[ the kiss is what raises august's brows up high. a surprise — a sweet gesture. he doesn't mind it considering how close they've already been by physical means, and how they've exchanged affectionate expressions between one another now and then. it's the reason why he doesn't say no, why he lets her do what she wants.

"Zoo" is familiar. another section of her workplace, like how she's part of the chemical department. the place where the monsters are handled. ]

Well, you already know I've never had to deal with such creatures before. [ he thinks about the kiss again. how terrified she is. it's the reason why he reaches out for her face and runs his fingers against it, wiping away her tears. ] All we have to do is adapt long enough for an escape.